Addressing "the challenges and opportunities for huge construction projects in Saudi Arabia", Saudi Build 2016 Exhibition was officially inaugurated by Eng. Ibraheem Mohammed Al-Sultan, Mayor of Riyadh City, on Monday (Oct. 17) amid local and international construction and construction-related participating companies from public and private sectors. The 28th edition of the Saudi Build Exhibition will continue for 4 days, along with the "Saudi Stone-Tech 2016", the 19th International Stone & Stone Technology Exhibition and the "Saudi build PMV series", the 7th International Exhibition for Construction Equipment, Plant, Machinery and Vehicles, at the Riyadh International Convention and Exhibition Center, Riyadh Saudi Arabia, thus covering all aspects of the construction sector. The long-lasting construction show in the Kingdom brings together this year the public and private sectors, with more than 530 local, regional and international exhibitors from more than 30 countries, headed by 13 national pavilions including Belgium, China, Egypt, France, Germany, Italy, South Korea, Morocco, Pakistan, Portugal, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. The Exhibition addresses the visitors' queries and concerns related to construction, since it features a wide range of products, services and technologies related to construction from finishing products, construction techniques, construction material, external solutions, equipment, construction vehicles to consultancy services. Shahid Bhatti, Saudi Build Project Manager, said: "Saudi Build Exhibition is one of the leading construction shows in the Kingdom. It is the ideal platform for connecting exhibitors to the specialized audience seeking the latest technologies and services in the construction field. The exhibition offers the opportunity for the participating companies to expand their business and to create new business leads in the Saudi market." Saudi Build Exhibition 2016 is organized by Riyadh Exhibitions Co. Ltd., which is specialized in organizing exhibitions, conferences and other trade events. The company caters to several activities for various economic sectors. Throughout its 35 years, REC has organized more than 440 unique and successful shows and conferences renowned for their innovation, professionalism and attention to details. — SG
